Media Inquiries
Award-winning children’s publisher creating engaging books that blend STEM, imagination, and real-world themes. What makes Whimspire Books noteworthy:
High Quality & Award-Winning
Kirkus Star recipient and Military Writer’s of America Gold Medal Winner, among other recognition
Timely Topics
Books aligned to current topics in the news: Monarch conservation, military families, non-device play, and more
Founder Story
Female-led, biotech marketer → publisher and author who writes all books in first and second person
Whimspire Books has been featured across print, digital, and broadcast media. Below are recent appearances and story angles available for coverage.
Select Recent Interviews:
KXTV ABC 10 (Finally Home)
KXTV ABC 10 (Piper’s Fort Frenzy)
Interview & Story Angles:
How interactive books are turning reading into a hands-on experience that boosts early literacy
How storytelling can make STEM concepts like metamorphosis click for young kids
How children’s books can help others understand the military family experience and comfort those living it
Why screen-free storytelling is key to sparking imagination in young children
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The Lights That Stay Cover Image
Media Angle: A lyrical, uplifting picture book that helps children understand their inner light—supporting social-emotional learning and confidence-building in an increasingly complex world.
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Piper's Pet Pursuit Cover Image
Media Angle: An imaginative story about a girl determined to bring animals into her home—capturing the humor, persistence, and creativity define early childhood.
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Piper's Fort Frenzy Cover Image
Media Angle: A laugh-out-loud story about a determined young builder whose plans keep falling apart—highlighting resilience, creativity, and the growing emphasis on hands-on, screen-free play.
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Finally Home Cover Image
Media Angle: A heartfelt picture book about a child experiencing a military homecoming—offering a timely, emotional lens into the lives of military families during periods of global conflict and deployment.
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Sincerely, Antonia: A Big Note from a Tiny Guest Cover Image
Media Angle: A humorous, perspective-shifting story told from an ant’s point of view—helping kids explore empathy, unseen worlds, and how different perspectives can shape the same experience.
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Arlo Needs Your Help Cover Image
Media Angle: An interactive STEM picture book where kids help rescue a monarch caterpillar—timely as monarch conservation becomes a growing focus across the US.
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Headshot of Cortney Cino
A headshot photo of Cortney Cino, founder of Whimspire Books.
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Vertical Image of Author/Founder Cortney Cino
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Vertical Whimspire Books Logo
PNG file of the Whimspire Books logo.
